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IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
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Daniels Health
IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
Chicago, Illinois
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Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer
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Radiology of Indiana
Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Network Infrastructure Engineer - Intern
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Lockheed Martin
Network Infrastructure Engineer - Intern
Moorestown, New Jersey
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Network Engineer - IT Infrastructure - United States
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TikTok
Network Engineer - IT Infrastructure - United States
New York, New York
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Network Infrastructure Technician (Fiber/Copper) - Active TS/SCI Required
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Akima
Network Infrastructure Technician (Fiber/Copper) - Active TS/SCI Required
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
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IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
Daniels Health·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$120k - $135k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to lead the design, operation, security, and continual improvement of Daniels Health's core technology infrastructure. This role owns the enterprise network, server and hybrid infrastructure environment, and Microsoft Azure tenant, ensuring these platforms are reliable, secure, scalable, well-governed, and aligned with business requirements across global entities.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
This position combines people leadership, hands-on technical depth, vendor management, operational governance, and project delivery. The successful candidate will establish clear ownership, standards, documentation, performance measures, and roadmaps for the infrastructure estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the operational performance, availability, capacity, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise network, server, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.
- Lead and develop infrastructure personnel, contractors, and managed service providers; establish clear priorities, expectations, accountability, technical standards, and development plans.
- Design, implement, maintain, and continually improve resilient network services, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, internet connectivity, firewalls, wireless, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
- Own server and compute platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, file and print services, directory services, and supporting infrastructure components.
- Own the Microsoft Azure tenant and associated platform services, including subscriptions, resource organization, governance, networking, compute, storage, backup, monitoring, cost management, and role-based access controls.
- Manage hybrid connectivity and integrations among Azure, on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SaaS platforms, and business applications.
- Establish and maintain infrastructure monitoring, alerting, health checks, performance baselines, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
- Ensure infrastructure changes are properly planned, reviewed, tested, documented, communicated, and implemented in accordance with change-management and security requirements.
- Partner with the Cybersecurity team to implement and operate secure infrastructure configurations, identity controls, network segmentation, vulnerability remediation, logging, endpoint/server hardening, and privileged-access practices.
- Ensure timely patching and remediation for servers, network devices, Azure services, and supporting infrastructure, using risk-based prioritization and documented exceptions where necessary.
- Own backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery capabilities for infrastructure services; conduct and document regular restoration and failover tests.
- Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster-recovery procedures for critical infrastructure platforms.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, infrastructure inventories, configuration standards, runbooks, recovery procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ensure infrastructure practices support applicable company security, privacy, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year infrastructure roadmap covering network modernization, server and virtualization lifecycle, Azure adoption, security enhancements, resilience, and technical debt reduction.
- Lead infrastructure projects from requirements through design, implementation, transition to operations, and post-implementation review.
- Evaluate infrastructure technologies, service providers, licensing models, and architecture options; recommend solutions based on business value, reliability, security, scalability, and total cost of ownership.
- Manage infrastructure vendors, carriers, cloud providers, hardware suppliers, and managed service partners; hold vendors accountable to contractual obligations and service levels.
- Drive standardization, automation, and operational maturity through infrastructure-as-code where appropriate, scripting, repeatable deployment practices, and streamlined support processes.
- Establish and report meaningful operational KPIs, including platform availability, incident trends, patch compliance, backup success, recovery testing, capacity, project delivery, service performance, and Azure spend.
- Collaborate with the Service Desk to ensure effective escalation paths, knowledge transfer, service transition, and timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, including network, server, cloud, or hybrid environments.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an infrastructure, systems, network, cloud operations, or IT operations management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, vendors, managed service providers, or complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network services across multiple sites and remote users.
- Experience administering and governing Microsoft Azure environments in a production enterprise setting.
- Experience with server administration, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, patch management, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
- Experience effectively communicating cross-functionally and with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
- Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, or Operations Manager, with the ability to lead, mentor, and hold technical personnel accountable.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, DNS, DHCP, network segmentation, and network troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including tenant/subscription governance, resource groups, virtual networks, network security controls, Azure Virtual Machines, storage, backup, monitoring, policy, cost management, and role-based access control.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID integrations, Group Policy, virtualization platforms, storage, backup and recovery, and core infrastructure services.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint management, and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring and management tools, log management, vulnerability-management processes, and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with IT service management processes, including incident, problem, change, configuration, and service-transition management. Experience with Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Experience managing infrastructure vendors, telecommunications providers, cloud service providers, licensing, contracts, and renewals.
- Ability to translate business requirements into secure, supportable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
- Ability to see the broader contribution of infrastructure services to business continuity, productivity, customer service, cybersecurity, and growth.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and lead coordinated responses to major incidents.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks, options, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to problem solving, operational improvement, and technology modernization.
- Diligent in following and improving security, compliance, documentation, and change-control processes.
- Commitment to high-quality service, operational excellence, ownership, and continual improvement.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable Azure certification.
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or comparable network certification.
- ITIL Foundation or higher.
- Security, cloud, virtualization, or disaster-recovery certifications relevant to the environment.
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
Daniels Health
IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
Chicago, Illinois
New 1h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$120k - $135k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to lead the design, operation, security, and continual improvement of Daniels Health's core technology infrastructure. This role owns the enterprise network, server and hybrid infrastructure environment, and Microsoft Azure tenant, ensuring these platforms are reliable, secure, scalable, well-governed, and aligned with business requirements across global entities.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
This position combines people leadership, hands-on technical depth, vendor management, operational governance, and project delivery. The successful candidate will establish clear ownership, standards, documentation, performance measures, and roadmaps for the infrastructure estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the operational performance, availability, capacity, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise network, server, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.
- Lead and develop infrastructure personnel, contractors, and managed service providers; establish clear priorities, expectations, accountability, technical standards, and development plans.
- Design, implement, maintain, and continually improve resilient network services, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, internet connectivity, firewalls, wireless, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
- Own server and compute platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, file and print services, directory services, and supporting infrastructure components.
- Own the Microsoft Azure tenant and associated platform services, including subscriptions, resource organization, governance, networking, compute, storage, backup, monitoring, cost management, and role-based access controls.
- Manage hybrid connectivity and integrations among Azure, on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SaaS platforms, and business applications.
- Establish and maintain infrastructure monitoring, alerting, health checks, performance baselines, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
- Ensure infrastructure changes are properly planned, reviewed, tested, documented, communicated, and implemented in accordance with change-management and security requirements.
- Partner with the Cybersecurity team to implement and operate secure infrastructure configurations, identity controls, network segmentation, vulnerability remediation, logging, endpoint/server hardening, and privileged-access practices.
- Ensure timely patching and remediation for servers, network devices, Azure services, and supporting infrastructure, using risk-based prioritization and documented exceptions where necessary.
- Own backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery capabilities for infrastructure services; conduct and document regular restoration and failover tests.
- Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster-recovery procedures for critical infrastructure platforms.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, infrastructure inventories, configuration standards, runbooks, recovery procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ensure infrastructure practices support applicable company security, privacy, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year infrastructure roadmap covering network modernization, server and virtualization lifecycle, Azure adoption, security enhancements, resilience, and technical debt reduction.
- Lead infrastructure projects from requirements through design, implementation, transition to operations, and post-implementation review.
- Evaluate infrastructure technologies, service providers, licensing models, and architecture options; recommend solutions based on business value, reliability, security, scalability, and total cost of ownership.
- Manage infrastructure vendors, carriers, cloud providers, hardware suppliers, and managed service partners; hold vendors accountable to contractual obligations and service levels.
- Drive standardization, automation, and operational maturity through infrastructure-as-code where appropriate, scripting, repeatable deployment practices, and streamlined support processes.
- Establish and report meaningful operational KPIs, including platform availability, incident trends, patch compliance, backup success, recovery testing, capacity, project delivery, service performance, and Azure spend.
- Collaborate with the Service Desk to ensure effective escalation paths, knowledge transfer, service transition, and timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, including network, server, cloud, or hybrid environments.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an infrastructure, systems, network, cloud operations, or IT operations management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, vendors, managed service providers, or complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network services across multiple sites and remote users.
- Experience administering and governing Microsoft Azure environments in a production enterprise setting.
- Experience with server administration, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, patch management, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
- Experience effectively communicating cross-functionally and with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
- Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, or Operations Manager, with the ability to lead, mentor, and hold technical personnel accountable.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, DNS, DHCP, network segmentation, and network troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including tenant/subscription governance, resource groups, virtual networks, network security controls, Azure Virtual Machines, storage, backup, monitoring, policy, cost management, and role-based access control.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID integrations, Group Policy, virtualization platforms, storage, backup and recovery, and core infrastructure services.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint management, and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring and management tools, log management, vulnerability-management processes, and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with IT service management processes, including incident, problem, change, configuration, and service-transition management. Experience with Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Experience managing infrastructure vendors, telecommunications providers, cloud service providers, licensing, contracts, and renewals.
- Ability to translate business requirements into secure, supportable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
- Ability to see the broader contribution of infrastructure services to business continuity, productivity, customer service, cybersecurity, and growth.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and lead coordinated responses to major incidents.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks, options, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to problem solving, operational improvement, and technology modernization.
- Diligent in following and improving security, compliance, documentation, and change-control processes.
- Commitment to high-quality service, operational excellence, ownership, and continual improvement.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable Azure certification.
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or comparable network certification.
- ITIL Foundation or higher.
- Security, cloud, virtualization, or disaster-recovery certifications relevant to the environment.
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon18
- SpaceX16
- Meta11
- JPMorganChase7
- Google6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Investment & Asset Management
- Manufacturing
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network infrastructure engineer jobs.
- Three or more years of hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise network infrastructure
- Proficiency with Cisco or Juniper routing and switching platforms including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
- Experience with network security tools including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access control lists
- Familiarity with cloud networking on at least one major platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Active CCNA or CCNP certification, with CCIE or equivalent considered a strong advantage
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Network Infrastructure Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each layer
Network infrastructure roles vary widely by stack. A resume strong on Cisco routing and switching won't land the same way at a cloud-first shop expecting BGP, SD-WAN, or AWS Transit Gateway fluency. Reorder your skills section to match the dominant technology in each posting.
List certifications with their current status
Hiring managers check whether your CCNP, CCIE, or NSE cert is current or expired. Write the certification name, issuing body, and expiration year in a dedicated section so it's immediately visible, not buried in a summary paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network infrastructure engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by environment type
Filter for on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-native environments before applying. Your experience managing physical data center infrastructure reads differently to an employer migrating entirely to Azure or GCP, so targeting by environment prevents mismatched interviews.
Prepare for hands-on technical screens
Many network infrastructure interviews include a live lab or packet-trace exercise, not just whiteboard diagrams. Practice explaining a troubleshooting methodology out loud while working through a scenario, since interviewers evaluate your reasoning process, not just the correct answer.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask which infrastructure projects are planned for the first year and whether the role includes architecture decisions or only implementation. Scope affects both career growth and day-to-day satisfaction in ways that compensation alone doesn't reflect.
Network Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network infrastructure engineers?
The companies hiring the most network infrastructure engineers right now include Amazon, SpaceX, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in technology, defense contracting, and large financial services firms.
How many network infrastructure engineer jobs are remote?
About 52% of network infrastructure engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote positions are less common than in pure software roles because many infrastructure tasks require physical access to hardware. Cloud networking, network automation, and architecture positions tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings.
How do you become a network infrastructure engineer?
Start by building foundational knowledge in TCP/IP, subnetting, and routing protocols through self-study or a formal degree program. Pursue an entry-level certification such as a CCNA to validate your skills, then gain hands-on experience in a helpdesk, NOC, or systems administrator role. Progress toward specializations in security, cloud networking, or automation as you accumulate practical exposure across different environments.
Can you get hired as a network infrastructure engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level network infrastructure roles exist, particularly in NOC analyst and junior network administrator positions that feed into infrastructure engineering tracks. Building a home lab, earning a CCNA, and demonstrating hands-on familiarity with network simulation tools significantly strengthens an application when professional experience is limited. Internships with managed service providers or government IT departments are another common path in.
What does the network infrastructure engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering routing protocols, subnetting, and troubleshooting methodology. A practical exercise, such as a packet capture analysis or network design scenario, is common at the next stage. Final rounds typically involve a panel with senior engineers and sometimes a hiring manager who evaluates communication and cross-team collaboration alongside technical depth.
Where can I find and apply to network infrastructure engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to network infrastructure engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles at every seniority level and across industries including technology, healthcare, finance, and government. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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